Converting 2.724888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.724888 to a fraction

Result

2.724888 =
340611
125000
Mixed number:
2
90611
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.724888 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.724888 × 1000000 = 2724888

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.724888 =

2724888
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2724888 and 1000000.

GCD(2724888, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2724888
1000000

=

2724888 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

340611
125000
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